Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2964: RELATING TO PROPERTY INSURANCE.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2964 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PROPERTY INSURANCE. Primary sponsor: Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Carol Fukunaga (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), KIDANI, Tim Richards (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 14, 2026): Act 256, 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1358).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires homeowners insurance producers to notify policyholders that they may submit information regarding improvements made to the insured residential property, which shall then be submitted to the homeowners insurer. Requires homeowners insurers to reevaluate the replacement cost estimate based on the information submitted by a policyholder, and offer the policyholder the option to purchase additional coverage to cover the full amount of the replacement cost estimate. Establishes administrative penalties for violations. Effective 1/1/2027. (CD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Carol Fukunaga | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tim Richards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Act 256, 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1358).
- Act 256, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1358).
- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
- Enrolled to Governor.
- Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
- Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
- The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, McKelvey, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
- The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 3 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Grandinetti, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
- Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 75-26).
- 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26.
- Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 75-26) as amended in (CD 1).
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